Assistive Technology Programs
AT Device Loaners and Demonstrations
Discover and try assistive technology on your own terms through hands-on device consultations, demonstrations and free 4-week loans. AT Specialists will work with you to find the equipment that best fits your school, work, and daily life. Schedule an in-person visit or virtual appointment to get started.
Reuse: MATR
The Maryland High-Tech Assistive Technology Reuse Center (MATR) accepts donations of used assistive technology and cleans, repairs, and rehomes it to Marylanders with disabilities at no cost.
Location: 7125 Riverwood Drive, Suite D1, Columbia, MD 21046 (Inside the Howard County Loan Closet)
How to Get a Device
- Fill out the online MATR Application.
- We’ll follow up to schedule your consultation or pickup.
Schedule a Donation, Consultation, or Pickup
- Contact: Shawn Bateman
- Phone: 410-554-9232
- [email protected]
Reuse: Facebook Exchange
The Equipment Exchange Facebook Page serves as a consumer-to-consumer platform for selling, buying, or donating gently used durable medical equipment, assistive technology, or other disability-related items. Although MDTAP hosts this page, we cannot guarantee the quality of items posted or exchanged.
Financial Loans
The Assistive Technology (AT) Financial Loan Program provides Marylanders with disabilities access to lower-interest loans to help finance assistive technology that supports greater independence and accessibility.
Highlights
- Lending Limits: Unsecured AT up to $10,000 | Unsecured home/vehicle mods up to $20,000 | Non-Adapted Vehicles up to $40,000 | Adapted vehicles up to $70,000
- Features: Below-market, fixed interest rates with more lenient lending criteria than traditional banks. All loans facilitated through the AT Financial Loan Program are offered at a discounted interest rate.
- Approval Process: You can be approved in two ways: through a loan issued by our partner lender with a discounted interest rate, or through ATLP with program backing. While ATLP's loan criteria are much more flexible than a traditional bank's, approval is not guaranteed, as applicants are still evaluated on income, debt, repayment history, and overall likelihood and ability to repay a loan.
- Eligible Equipment: Vehicles, home modifications, mobility equipment, blind/low vision equipment, hearing assistive technologies, computers, environmental controls, augmentative communication devices, and more. Explore solutions in the Virtual AT Library.
Who Can Apply
Any Maryland resident with a disability, family member, or representative purchasing AT on their behalf.
How to Apply
- Apply online, or download the ATLP application - PDF - 546.49 KB and email it with supporting documents to [email protected].
- Rates vary by creditworthiness and are disclosed during application processing.
Free Financial Coaching Need help managing credit or finances? Connect with the CASH Campaign for free financial classes and advice.
Board Meetings Quarterly virtual board meetings are open to the public. Email ATLP at [email protected]. to request attendance details.
3D Printing
MDTAP hosts a small 3D Printing lab, utilized to fabricate an array of low-tech Assistive Devices which Marylanders with disabilities can request to receive free of charge. View our 3D AT Catalogue and Request Form, or reach out to us directly with any questions at [email protected].
Device Customization
Though we are new to 3D modeling and customization, we are open to working with you to ensure your device best suit your needs. If you would like a modification from the model listed in the request form or a custom device, please let us know and we’ll work with you to find a solution.
Other Resources for 3D AT
Many of the devices in our catalogue come from the below organizations. These programs utilize decentralized networks of designers and fabricators to create 3D printable assistive technologies. If you need something from one of these websites that you don’t see in our catalogue, reach out with the link and we’ll let you know if we can provide it.
AT Assessments
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Assistive Technology (AT) assessments and training, provided as a fee-for-service, identify technologies that can improve an individual’s performance, access, participation, and independence. Services include a comprehensive disability & technology clinical evaluation, an in-depth clinical report, device-specific recommendation(s), and additional training and service recommendations, as applicable.
Device demonstrations, technology consultations, and equipment loaner services are available at no cost through the Maryland Assistive Technology Demonstration & Loan Program.
Services & Fees
Assessments
Assistive Technology Assessments are $800.00
An assessment includes an in-depth analysis to assist a person with a disability in achieving an identified task or goal. Assessments cover a 3-hour assessment and a 1-hour device overview training, which includes pre-assessment consultation, in-person AT assessment, and post-assessment documentation. A comprehensive report, including recommended assistive technology(ies) and any further training recommendations, will be provided at the culmination of the assessment.
Customized Training
Individual Trainings are $150.00 per hour.
Customized Training includes technical skill building in the use of specific assistive technology devices or software packages, tailored to meet the clients' specific assistive technology-related educational needs.
Travel
MDTAP cannot conduct in-home assessments. All in-person services are coordinated and scheduled at a specified office or library location determined by MDTAP staff.
For additional details, email [email protected] or call 1-800-832-4827.
Regional AT Libraries
Maryland Assistive Technology Library
2301 Argonne Dr. Baltimore, MD 21218
Contact [email protected] or 1-800-832-4827 to schedule an appointment
Maryland Assistive Technology Reuse Center
7125 Riverwood Drive, Suite D1, Columbia, MD 21046
Contact [email protected] or 410-554-9232 to schedule an appointment
735 East Oldtown Road Cumberland, MD 21502
Contact 301-784-1774 to schedule an appointment
Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living
38588 Brett Way Suite 1 Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Contact [email protected] or 301-884-4498 to schedule an appointment